Best baby thermometer at affordable prices

1. While parents might suspect that their babies have a fever simply by feeling their forehead, you will still want a reliable baby thermometer in your medicine cabinet to help you take body’s temperature. Although most fevers in babies are triggered by viral infections and will quickly run their course, a fever can also potentially be more serious, so a baby thermometer that gives you an accurate reading is essential. What are the different types of baby thermometers? Rectal thermometer: in newborns and kids up to 3 years of age, the AAP recommends rectal thermometers, because research shows they are the most accurate and measures the core body temperature the best. Ear and forehead thermometers: These types of thermometers, which are conveniently placed against your baby’s forehead or in her ear, are easier to use than rectal thermometer, but not as accurate. The ear thermometer it uses infrared technology to read the temperature inside your baby’s ear canal. To use it, you insert the tip of the thermometer inside your baby’s ear canal and press the button.

2. Advantages of the ear thermometer. I. Fast: many brands merely take seconds to get a reading using the ear thermometer. It, therefore, save parents their time. And although it is intrusive, it doesn’t need to be in the ear for long. II. Accurate: if inserted correctly in the ear canal, the ear thermometer gives a very accurate reading and is, therefore, a reliable way of picking your baby’s temperature. Advantage of the forehead thermometer. Easy to use: you simply swipe the thermometer across your baby’s forehead or press it against the temple. Whether your baby is fussy or fast asleep, the forehead thermometer is non- intrusive and super easy to use. Oral thermometer: once kids are able to cooperate, usually when they are around 3 or 4 years old, parents can use oral thermometers, which are placed under your child’s tongue. Oral thermometers are accurate and approximate core body temperature well. Axillary thermometer: also called underarm thermometer, these types of thermometers are placed against the skin in the armpit and generally work best in toddlers who can cooperate and hold the thermometer in place without moving until the thermometer beeps. What’s the most accurate baby thermometer for infants? Rectal thermometers are the most accurate for infants, many parents find underarm thermometers or ear and forehead thermometers easier to use on their children, but for most accurate results, you should ideally follow up with a rectal reading. Choosing the best baby thermometer. I. Digital readings:digital thermometers are the most accurate. The AAP advises against using mercury thermometers, mercury is an environmental toxin and can be especially dangerous if the thermometer were to break.

3. II. Flexible tip: this feature can provide more comfort for baby when you insert a rectal thermometer. III. Wide base: If a rectal thermometer has a wide base, you'll have an easier time gripping the base as you’re inserting it. IV. Backlit display:This can make the thermometer easy to read when checking baby’s temperature in a dark nursery. V. Talking thermometer: A baby thermometer that reads you the temperature may also be helpful in the middle of the night or, if the display is small and hard to read. (It can be a good options for people with impaired vision as well.) VI. Memory: This high-tech feature can help you keep track of baby's temperatures so you can track any trends. For more details visit our website: https://cherubbaby.com.au/